Cathryn S. Lutner

HAMPTON — Cathryn Sue (Owens) Lutner, died Thursday, March 27, 2014, at her home, with her family by her side.

HAMPTON — Cathryn Sue (Owens) Lutner, died Thursday, March 27, 2014, at her home, with her family by her side.

The eldest of seven children, she was born and raised in Reseda, Calif., and considered herself one of the original Valley girls. She attended the University of San Francisco and was part of their first women's class, graduating from their College of Nursing in 1968. Cathy then joined the Navy, a part of her life she thoroughly enjoyed, where she was stationed at the Chelsea Naval Hospital, Chelsea, Mass.

While serving as a nurse, she met a young doctor whom she married, settling first in Newburyport, Mass., and later Hampton Falls. The young couple had two children, Sam and Deborah. In her years at home, Cathy was very involved with elementary school activities, serving as president of the parent-teacher association for several years. In 1989, she returned to school at the University of New Hampshire's Whittemore School of Business, graduating with her master's degree in 1991. She worked in various health care establishments, her favorite being the Eventide Home for Ladies.

Cathy was a strong lady with a big heart. She died of cancer after a short but valiant fight.

SERVICES: Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, at the Farrell Funeral Home, 684 State St., Portsmouth. American Legion Post No. 32 will conduct services at 6 p.m. Burial will take place at the N.H. State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen at a later date.

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